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Overview"Art of Nature is an astonishing visual record of the exploration of parts of the natural world that had never previously been documented. It features many of the greatest natural history artists of the last 300 years--Merian, Bartram, Ehret, the Bauer brothers, Audubon, and Gould. Some were seeking fame as scientists or artists, others sought financial gain or at least the prospect of earning a living in what they loved doing. For some it also provided them with the opportunity to present their view of nature to a wider community. Whatever the reasons, few would have contradicted Humboldt's comment that he was ""spurred on by an uncertain longing for what is distant and unknown, for whatever excited my fantasy: danger at sea, the desire for adventures, to be transported from a boring daily life to a marvellous world."" Continent by continent, Judith Magee draws on the unrivaled collections of the Library of the Natural History Museum in London to illustrate the development of natural history art through the centuries and its crucial role in furthering people's appreciation of nature all around the world." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Judith MageePublisher: The Natural History Museum Imprint: The Natural History Museum ISBN: 9780565094423ISBN 10: 0565094424 Pages: 256 Publication Date: 12 April 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsCoffee tables have never looked so good . . . A visual celebration of European natural history illustrations. --New Scientist The handsome Art of Nature reproduces three centuries of some of the Natural History Museum's finest prints from around the world. --Daily Mail Author InformationJudith Magee has managed the art collections of the Library of the Natural History Museum in London for more than 10 years. She is the author of Art of Nature and The Art and Science of William Bartram and has contributed to several other books, including The Great Naturalists. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |